This page was last updated: April 21, 2024
Sheep used will be White Dorper & commercial hair sheep
Handlers' Information Page
Steven & Paula McCaleb
2290 Bruce McCaleb Rd
Duck River, TN  38454
(931) 698-0143
ShadyAcresBorderCollies@gmail.com
Steven & Paula McCaleb
2290 Bruce McCaleb Rd
Duck River, TN  38454
(931) 698-0143
ShadyAcresBorderCollies@gmail.com

The Open Trial Field
       (all distances are approximate, and are subject to change)

            Open - (225 - 250 yds.)
            Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive, Pen & Shed

            Open Ranch - (225 - 250).
            Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive and Pen

            Nursery - (225 - 250).
            Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive and Pen

               

Click here to open full size photo of possible trial course setup

The Arena
200' 300'
       (all distances are approximate, and are subject to change)


            Pro-Novice - (~up to 100 yards).
            Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive and Pen

            Novice - (~75 - 100 yards) - Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Ware, Pen 
                  (at the end of the fetch the handler may leave the post and help the dog,
                   "wearing" through the course)

            Beginner Novice - (~50 to 75 yards) - Assisted Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Wear, Pen 
                   (May leave post to help with outrun.)